Developer Obsidian Entertainment and publisher My.com announce that Armored Warfarewill be rolling out update 0.13, bringing new Asian death machines to battle in the close quarters combat of the coastal urban settings of the new map. The new Arms Dealer, Zhang Feng, will update player garages with Main Battle Tanks to alter military conflict zones across the globe.

Update 0.13 includes:

Third Arms Dealer: Originating from China, a rising new arms dealer named Zhang Feng and his roster of dangerous Main Battle Tanks are available for all Commanders.

New Deadly Premium Tank: Developed as a brand new indigenous tank that would be different from anything previously built in China, the WZ-1224 is a Tier 5 Premium MBT.

PvE Reward System Rework: Changes will be made so rewards in PvE function more similarly to PvP in order for the systems to be equitable and beneficial.

Matchmaker 2.0: Updates to the matchmaking system will provide an overall better experience and more balanced matches.

Retrofit and Commander Changes: Further enhancements and changes to in-game systems to streamline player experience.

Coastal Threat Map: This 1200x1200 meter map consists of several regions that offer plenty of space to flank your opponents - the southern bay area and the north offer wide arcs of fire, while the city can be used by heavier and slower vehicles to advance under cover.

In addition, until March 6th, the update allows both the European and North American server Tank Commanders to be able to join one of the mercenary teams and acquire grand rewards. Side with former Colonel Jacek Kowalski of the White Lancers, or align yourself with the Hellhounds, led by the ruthless Colonel Hans Krieger. Support the Polish led or German led mercenaries and fight for a percentage of the profit. Players will fight for their cause and help their side rise to power and defeat their enemies. You can Register Here, but make note, once you decide on your allegiance, you cannot change.

This event will be split into three rounds, each lasting approximately a week, in a best-of-three playoff format. For every round, teams must accumulate reputation, all recorded on the Armored Warfare website. Only raw reputation is calculated, Premium Time does not affect the results. Winners will be announced at the end of each round and overall score will be tracked. However, reputation will be reset for the next round. The mercenary team that first wins two full rounds will be declared overall winners.

The prizes for the contest are:

All members of the winning team who registered as participants will receive 7 days of Premium.

All members of the losing team who registered as participants will receive 3 days of Premium.

At the end of the campaign the top 100 contributors from each team will gain 1500 gold for themselves.

What is Armored Warfare?Armored Warfare is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online tactical military game that places players into the world of modern warfare. Combatants will have access to the greatest tools of annihilation ever concocted in the minds of men - from modern battle tanks, scouts and wheeled vehicles. Using modern defense systems, such as anti-missile protection and smoke grenades, along with a plethora of armor and ammunition, players can jump into intense battles both PvP and PvE.You can download here for free. Don't forget to 'Like' on Facebook, and follow any updates on Twitter @ArmoredWar.